Post by Aeon-sama on Jan 7, 2007 8:00:48 GMT -5
Behemoth
Team status: D Class - Disbanded
Akira
* Udō Akira (宇童 アキラ) - Former leader of the gigantic, once-powerful, D-class Storm Rider organization "Behemoth." Together with Agito, he was also once a member of the Wind SWAT team. Due to a series of unfortunate events, Akira turns on his former colleague and gains possession of the Fang Regalia until Agito retrieves it with the Kogarasumaru in a challenge. Nicknamed the "Chō Jyū" (超獣 - Super Beast, i.e. Behemoth), Akira is a fearsome opponent. His elite AT skills and the ability to wield the Fang Regalia proves too much to handle even for Agito, the Fang King himself.
* Bandō Mitsuru (坂東 ミツル) - Sometimes referred to as the "Cyclops Hammer", Bandō Mitsuru is one of the four elite members of Behemoth, the "Shi Sei Jyū" (四聖獣 - lit. "four mythical beasts). Mitsuru specializes in close combat, using his ultra-destructive punching power as his main weapon. When coupled with the speed of his AT, Mitsuru's punches result in damage of diabolical proportions. During the Behemoth VS Kogarasumaru challenge, he fought Ikki and was thoroughly defeated. With the arrest of Akira at the hands of the Wind SWAT team, Bandō now seeks to establish his own Storm Rider team.
* Goshogawara Fūmei (五所瓦 風明) - Also known as the "Hecatoncheir Bomb". Like Bandō, he is also a member of the Shi Sei Jyū. Goshogawara's peculiarly long arms serve as his means of attack. He seems to be able to re-locate his joints after having them twisted out of place. According to Agito, his special technique is "Hundred" (a move that caused so much friction due to blows that Buccha's skin was burning). Supposedly, it is an attack that is able to brush aside numerous enemies within the duration of a few seconds. His opponent was Buccha during the Behemoth VS Kogarasumaru match. Goshogawara emerged victorious. He is often characterized as a digger wasp.
* Mimasaka Ryō (美作 涼) - The lone female member of the Shi Sei Jyū. She goes by the alias of "Gorgon Shell" (石化の盾 - lit. the petrifying shield). The title is appropriate because of the "Oshiroibori" (白粉彫り) tattoos, which are almost invisible to the naked eye (until they are exposed to body heat), that cover a substantial portion of her body. The tattoos work in conjunction with her body movements to hypnotize the opponent to the point that their metabolism slows down so much that it leads to paralysis (hence Mimasaka's title, the "Gorgon Shell", in reference to the Gorgon Medusa from Greek mythology). She is said to be amongst the top ten female riders of Japan. Despite her powers, however, her soul was "liberated" by Onigiri during their match, and thus earning the Kogarasumaru their single decisive victory over the Shi Sei Jyū. She is often characterized as a snake.
* Sano Yasuyoshi (左 安良) - The final member of the Shi Sei Jyū, and appears to be the strongest of the four. Sano is known as the "Iron Clock" (時の支配者 - lit. the manipulator of time) due to his ability to seemingly "stop" time. Though some translations have started using "Aeon Clock" as it seems to fit the future translations better. While Sano is an outstanding AT user with awesome speed, his most devastating weapon is his brilliant mind. Exploiting the laws of physics, Sano was able to render himself virtually invisible to Kazu (and the audience) during their battle. The battle ended with Sano as the victor. However he isn't without honor as its his statement that gives Kogarasumaru their win after the battle with Akira (the two teams had techniclly stalemated with 2 wins each). Strangely enough, Yasuyoshi and Spitfire were once both men seeking to achieve the Flame Road. The former seemed to have abandoned that goal for reasons unknown.
Tool Toul To (道具屋)
Team Status: The tool toul too was originally created to assist the kings with their regalia. They are a completely neutral group and will assist any king regardless of which side they are on. Each king is assigned a tuner which is their personal mechanic. Since the regalias can be won from a king in battle the new king would have trouble using the regalia since the body structure of the old king might differ from the new one. Thats where the tool toul tool come in, the new king will be assigned a tuner who will adjust the regalia to the kings personal style. The relationship between a tuner and a king is deep. They say it goes beyond the relationship of lovers.
* Makigami Ine (巻上イネ) - Leader of the neutral Link Tuner team "Tool Toul Too." Makigami seems to be the heiress of a rich family that is well known in the medical field. Aside from being the Pledge King and the leader of Tool Toul Too, she is the head of a private hospital. She is one of the original members of Sleeping Forest.
* Sumeragi Kururu (皇杞 枢) - A relatively new member of the team, Kururu is keen on becoming Ikki's Tuner. She is also the tentative successor for the title of Pledge King/Queen. Recently recreated the Wind Regalia core.
* Kanon (奏音) - Assisted Rika and Sora when they were attacked by Gabishi. Kanon is Ringo's Tuner. He takes pride in his intimate knowledge of Ringo's body, and seems to dislike Ikki.
* Kana (加奈) - Nue's Tuner.
Sable Tiger
Team Status: Disbanded (once F class)
The first to challenge Ikki's team. This team occupied the area of the school after the fall of the Yaō. As the Kogarasumaru was in the same place, they soon started a F Class Parts War.
* Iriya Natsumi - Leader of this team. Her special technique is "Moon Walker", which lets her to ride backwards. She thought that she could get an easy win on Ikki because of her technique in addition to that no men would attack a woman from the front. However, Ikki gained a simple victory over her.
Kogarasumaru (小烏丸)
Team Status: B Class
The team founded by the protagonist Minami Itsuki with his friends. They are central to the story of Air Gear.
Team status: D Class - Disbanded
Akira
* Udō Akira (宇童 アキラ) - Former leader of the gigantic, once-powerful, D-class Storm Rider organization "Behemoth." Together with Agito, he was also once a member of the Wind SWAT team. Due to a series of unfortunate events, Akira turns on his former colleague and gains possession of the Fang Regalia until Agito retrieves it with the Kogarasumaru in a challenge. Nicknamed the "Chō Jyū" (超獣 - Super Beast, i.e. Behemoth), Akira is a fearsome opponent. His elite AT skills and the ability to wield the Fang Regalia proves too much to handle even for Agito, the Fang King himself.
* Bandō Mitsuru (坂東 ミツル) - Sometimes referred to as the "Cyclops Hammer", Bandō Mitsuru is one of the four elite members of Behemoth, the "Shi Sei Jyū" (四聖獣 - lit. "four mythical beasts). Mitsuru specializes in close combat, using his ultra-destructive punching power as his main weapon. When coupled with the speed of his AT, Mitsuru's punches result in damage of diabolical proportions. During the Behemoth VS Kogarasumaru challenge, he fought Ikki and was thoroughly defeated. With the arrest of Akira at the hands of the Wind SWAT team, Bandō now seeks to establish his own Storm Rider team.
* Goshogawara Fūmei (五所瓦 風明) - Also known as the "Hecatoncheir Bomb". Like Bandō, he is also a member of the Shi Sei Jyū. Goshogawara's peculiarly long arms serve as his means of attack. He seems to be able to re-locate his joints after having them twisted out of place. According to Agito, his special technique is "Hundred" (a move that caused so much friction due to blows that Buccha's skin was burning). Supposedly, it is an attack that is able to brush aside numerous enemies within the duration of a few seconds. His opponent was Buccha during the Behemoth VS Kogarasumaru match. Goshogawara emerged victorious. He is often characterized as a digger wasp.
* Mimasaka Ryō (美作 涼) - The lone female member of the Shi Sei Jyū. She goes by the alias of "Gorgon Shell" (石化の盾 - lit. the petrifying shield). The title is appropriate because of the "Oshiroibori" (白粉彫り) tattoos, which are almost invisible to the naked eye (until they are exposed to body heat), that cover a substantial portion of her body. The tattoos work in conjunction with her body movements to hypnotize the opponent to the point that their metabolism slows down so much that it leads to paralysis (hence Mimasaka's title, the "Gorgon Shell", in reference to the Gorgon Medusa from Greek mythology). She is said to be amongst the top ten female riders of Japan. Despite her powers, however, her soul was "liberated" by Onigiri during their match, and thus earning the Kogarasumaru their single decisive victory over the Shi Sei Jyū. She is often characterized as a snake.
* Sano Yasuyoshi (左 安良) - The final member of the Shi Sei Jyū, and appears to be the strongest of the four. Sano is known as the "Iron Clock" (時の支配者 - lit. the manipulator of time) due to his ability to seemingly "stop" time. Though some translations have started using "Aeon Clock" as it seems to fit the future translations better. While Sano is an outstanding AT user with awesome speed, his most devastating weapon is his brilliant mind. Exploiting the laws of physics, Sano was able to render himself virtually invisible to Kazu (and the audience) during their battle. The battle ended with Sano as the victor. However he isn't without honor as its his statement that gives Kogarasumaru their win after the battle with Akira (the two teams had techniclly stalemated with 2 wins each). Strangely enough, Yasuyoshi and Spitfire were once both men seeking to achieve the Flame Road. The former seemed to have abandoned that goal for reasons unknown.
Tool Toul To (道具屋)
Team Status: The tool toul too was originally created to assist the kings with their regalia. They are a completely neutral group and will assist any king regardless of which side they are on. Each king is assigned a tuner which is their personal mechanic. Since the regalias can be won from a king in battle the new king would have trouble using the regalia since the body structure of the old king might differ from the new one. Thats where the tool toul tool come in, the new king will be assigned a tuner who will adjust the regalia to the kings personal style. The relationship between a tuner and a king is deep. They say it goes beyond the relationship of lovers.
* Makigami Ine (巻上イネ) - Leader of the neutral Link Tuner team "Tool Toul Too." Makigami seems to be the heiress of a rich family that is well known in the medical field. Aside from being the Pledge King and the leader of Tool Toul Too, she is the head of a private hospital. She is one of the original members of Sleeping Forest.
* Sumeragi Kururu (皇杞 枢) - A relatively new member of the team, Kururu is keen on becoming Ikki's Tuner. She is also the tentative successor for the title of Pledge King/Queen. Recently recreated the Wind Regalia core.
* Kanon (奏音) - Assisted Rika and Sora when they were attacked by Gabishi. Kanon is Ringo's Tuner. He takes pride in his intimate knowledge of Ringo's body, and seems to dislike Ikki.
* Kana (加奈) - Nue's Tuner.
Sable Tiger
Team Status: Disbanded (once F class)
The first to challenge Ikki's team. This team occupied the area of the school after the fall of the Yaō. As the Kogarasumaru was in the same place, they soon started a F Class Parts War.
* Iriya Natsumi - Leader of this team. Her special technique is "Moon Walker", which lets her to ride backwards. She thought that she could get an easy win on Ikki because of her technique in addition to that no men would attack a woman from the front. However, Ikki gained a simple victory over her.
Kogarasumaru (小烏丸)
Team Status: B Class
The team founded by the protagonist Minami Itsuki with his friends. They are central to the story of Air Gear.